Home team Shots on target 5

Away team Shots on target 7

Home team Shots off target 3

Away team Shots off target 1

Home team Goalkeeper saves 5

Away team Goalkeeper saves 4

Home team Corner kicks 4

Away team Corner kicks 2

Home team Fouls 1

Away team Fouls 3

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Assists 1

Away team Assists 1

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 2

In a fiercely contested Championship match which ended in favor of the away team, Middlesbrough secured a 2-1 victory over Leicester City on the 17th of February 2024.

Recognizing the towering influence of statistical factors in deciding the outcome of a Round Robin Championship match, it is pertinent to focus on a few elements that spelled the difference between winning and losing.

Middlesbrough converted 2 out of their 7 shots on target, a conversion rate of 28.6%. Leicester City, even though entering the attacking third frequently, could only manage to find the back of the net once from their 5 shots on target - a disappointing 20% conversion rate.

A noteworthy aspect was Middlesbrough's accuracy in shooting, with only one shot off target, compared to Leicester City's 3 shots off target, which indicated a more disciplined and clinical finishing and possibly influenced the final scoreline.

In terms of defensive contributions, both teams were evenly matched with 5 goalkeeper saves for Leicester City and 4 for Middlesbrough. Nevertheless, Middlesbrough managed to keep their defense line tight and managed to restrict Leicester to fewer opportunities.

Leicester City clearly dominated the game in terms of corner kicks, earning 4 compared to a lowly 2 by Middlesbrough. However, they failed to translate their midfield and wing dominion into substantial goal-scoring opportunities, hence relinquishing the opportunity to dictate the pace of the game entirely.

Surprisingly, the number of fouls committed was quite low on both sides with Leicester City committing only 1 foul and Middlesbrough committing three. Also, neither side was shown any yellow or red cards, which indicates a relatively clean game. However, Middlesbrough's discipline on the field may have given them a slight edge.

Both teams utilized their squads to create tactical variation by making substitutions, 3 for Leicester City and 2 for Middlesbrough. Nonetheless, neither side was able to take advantage of their substitutes, with no known assists or goals coming from the substitute bench.

Both teams chalked up one assist each, demonstrating a similar level of teamwork and match approach. The lack of offsides is also indicative of disciplined forward play from both team's dominating attacking lines.

In conclusion, this match was a balanced and high-tension affair with both teams putting in comparable performances, but it was Middlesbrough's higher efficacy in front of goal that likely tipped the scales in their favor. For Leicester City, it served as a valuable lesson in making their attacking opportunities count.

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